Retractable Hook Set

ABSTRACT

The Retractable Hook Set consist of a trigger attached to a string or ribbon that retracts back into the hook set shell or pole holder for tangle free storage. The string or ribbon is adjustable by the use of a spring loaded spool and button which allows it to adapt to most pole lengths. This also allows the tension of the pole to be set, which changes the power at which the hook is set. The hook sets molded shell is designed to have a clamp attached. The clamp allows the hook to be attached to the pole or most pole holders. The trigger holds and releases the tension of the pole which hooks the fish. The hook set is adaptable to all fishing.

CROSS REFERENCE OF RELATED APPLICATION

This application is based upon and clams the benefit of the U.S.Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/431,421. Filed Jan. 10, 2011.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The retractable Hook Set is a device which uses a fishing pole or jigpoles own power to set the hook, when a fish bites and pulls on theline. When the line is pulled it set off the trigger which releases thetension or the pole. As the tension is released it pulls the line with arapid jerk that sets the hook in the fish.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The Retractable Hook Set Consists of a Trigger which may or may not bestored within the outer shell or pole holder depending on the design. Astring or ribbon that may or may not be calibrated, a spool that iscapable of holding a string or ribbon, and a flat recoil spring that isincased within the spool and molded shell or pole holder. When incasedwithin a molded shell, it will have a clamp attached. It also has a pushbutton that is spring loaded which holds the tension of the bent poleand the resistance of the spool spring.

The trigger is attached to the ribbon or string. The spool has a flatspring wrapped in the center. The spool is inserted in the shell or poleholder and wound with tension. The ribbon or string is threaded throughthe button and attached to the spool. The button is then locked into theshell or rod holder. The cover of the shell or holder are then assemblestogether. The ribbon or string wraps around the outer edge of the spoolwhen the button is pushed as the tension of the spring is released. Atthis time the trigger may be locked into the trigger cavity of the shellor pole holder. The shell then has a clamp attached with a couple oflinks or a swivel.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

(FIG. 1) Is the cross-sectional view of a retractable hook set of thepresent invention.

(FIG. 2) Is a close up of a molded trigger of the present invention. Acurved and a flat trigger so it may be adapted to fit the shell or poleholders shape for locking into place.

(FIG. 3) Shows the design of triggers made of wire.

(FIG. 4) Shows a cross-sectional view of the design of the triggerlocking into a retractable hook set shell.

(FIG. 5) Shows a cross-sectional view of the present invention. Thedesign of the trigger locking into a rod holder.

(FIG. 6) Shows a retractable hook set of the present invention clampedto a rod holder.

(FIGS. 7 & 8) Shows a retractable hook set of the present inventioninstalled within a pole holder.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The retractable Hook Set is a device which uses a fishing pole or jigpoles own power to set the hook, when a fish bites and pulls on theline. When the line is pulled it set off the trigger which releases thetension or the pole. As the tension is released it pulls the line with arapid jerk that sets the hook in the fish.

The Retractable Hook Set Consists of a Trigger which may or may not bestored within the outer shell or pole holder depending on the design. Astring or ribbon that may or may not be calibrated, a spool that iscapable of holding a string or ribbon, and a flat recoil spring that isincased within the spool and molded shell or pole holder. When incasedwithin a molded shell, it will have a clamp attached. It also has a pushbutton that is spring loaded which holds the tension of the bent poleand the resistance of the spool spring.

The trigger is attached to the ribbon or string. The spool has a flatspring wrapped in the center. The spool is inserted in the shell or poleholder and wound with tension. The ribbon or string is threaded throughthe button and attached to the spool. The button is then locked into theshell or rod holder. The cover of the shell or holder are then assemblestogether. The ribbon or string wraps around the outer edge of the spoolwhen the button is pushed as the tension of the spring is released. Atthis time the trigger may be locked into the trigger cavity of the shellor pole holder. The shell then has a clamp attached with a couple oflinks or a swivel.

The Retractable Hook Set can be used with almost any fishing pole andfishing pole holder. It is designed to be clamped on the pole or poleholder (FIG. 6), or it can be installed within a pole holder as in(FIGS. 7 & 8).

The trigger in (FIG. 2) shows designs straight and curved that can bemold or carved from any rigged material. The curved trigger shows how itcan be molded or carved to the contour of the shell so it locks into thecavity of the shell. In (FIG. 3) shows the trigger designed from wire sothe length and style can be changed. The trigger in (FIG. 4) is a designso that it locks into the shell of the spool holder and is a compactunit that is self contained for tangle free storage. In (FIG. 5) isdesigned with the recoil spool assembled within the pole holder and alsohas a trigger that is designed so that it locks within the pole holder.The trigger sensitivity can be increased or decreased by two differentmethods, One by changing the length of the trigger between the slot andthe pin. By increasing the length it will increase the sensitivity. Bydecreasing the length it will decrease the sensitivity. The secondmethod is by bending the pin of the trigger towards the slot or awayfrom the sot of the trigger. To increase the sensitivity bend the pin ofthe trigger towards he slot. To decrease the sensitivity, bend the pinof the trigger away from the slot. The deeper the slot the more securethe fishing line will be held in the trigger. The trigger, pin lengthand diameter is based on the size of fishing poles, for example largeheavy fishing poles verses jig poles may vary the trigger size.

The advantage of using the retractable string or calibrated ribbon isthat almost any length of fishing pole can be used. The longer the polethe longer the string or ribbon needed. If longer pole is being usedjust pull out more string or ribbon. If a shorter pole is being usedjust push the button to retract the string or ribbon to the desiredlength.

The hook set is also designed to adjust the strength of the hook settingpower. The hook setting power is adjusted or changed by the length ofthe string or ribbon, the shorter the string the harder the hook settingpower. The hook setting power is using the fishing poles tension frombeing bent, The shorter the string the more the pole will be bend whenthe trigger is set.

The retractable string or ribbon may or may not be calibrated. Thecalibration serves as to features of the design. One by letting thefisherman set up consistently the same. The trigger set up and length ofstring work together. The calibration on the string or ribbon allows theset to be consistent by pulling the ribbon out at the same length eachtime. The calibration on the string or ribbon also can be used formeasuring (to measure catch).

To use the retractable hook set all you need is a fishing pole or jigpole and pole holder. First find the depth to fish, use a line maker tokeep the desired depth. Insert the pole into the pole holder. Clip theclamp onto the pole holder or pole. When the Retractable Hook Set isinstalled within the pole holder there is no clamp, just insert the poleinto the pole holder. After installing the pole, hold the trigger andpull out the string or ribbon to the desired length. Bend the pole andinsert the pin of the trigger into the poles tip eyelet. The tension ofthe pole will hold the trigger in place, if not you may have to adjustthe pin sensitivity or shorten the string length. Take the fishing lineby the tip of the pole and place it into the slot of the trigger. Theline will go from the slot of the trigger into the water.

1) A retractable hook set for fishing compressing a trigger which may ormay not be locked within the body portion and a retractable string orthat may or may not be calibrated, wherein the retractable string orribbon is incased within the body portion and where the body include aclamp for attaching the hook set to fishing pole or pole holder 2) Afishing pole holder compressing a aperture for accepting the grip of afishing pole, a trigger which may or may not be locked within the bodyportion of the fishing pole holder and a retractable string or ribbon,Wherein the retractable sting or ribbon is incased within a body portionof the fishing pole holder.